Noteworthy

Kimberly Morris-Wadleigh has been appointed the new director of the Island Children’s School on Halcyon Way in West Tisbury.

After receiving an undergraduate and Master’s degree from Lesley University in Cambridge, Ms. Morris-Wadleigh worked in administrative and classroom settings with pre-school and special education students on the Vineyard and in the Dedham public school system. “As an educator and parent, her deep knowledge of children is a wonderful addition to the nurturing environment at Island Children’s School,” the school said in a press release.

For more information, including currently available spaces at the school for children between 2.9 and 5 years old, call Kimberly at 508-693-5815.

Permanent Endowment grants

The Permanent Endowment for Martha’s Vineyard has awarded $27,550 in grants to 12 Island organizations this fall.

“For this grant cycle, we received applications from nonprofits working to better our lives on the Island in so many ways. It was wonderful to learn how organizations are collaborating on projects, expanding their programs, and helping our friends and neighbors every day,” reported Anne Williamson, Chair of the Permanent Endowment, in a press release. “We hope through these grants we not only financially support Island nonprofits but raise awareness of the very important role they play in our community.”